Coronary artery bypass in a patient on lithium carbonate prophylaxis.
What is thought to be the first case of coronary artery bypass in a patient on lithium carbonate prophylaxis is presented. A postcardiotomy delirium developed on day 2 and appeared unrelated to the underlying manic-depressive illness. A 2-year follow-up indicated apparent resolution of pre-existing psychological difficulties and no recurrence of somatic symptoms. It is suggested that lithium carbonate prophylaxis be continued with appropriate monitoring during coronary artery bypass procedures.
D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium